I love the idea of repurposed pallets into furniture or art. When I first thought of doing my own project, I would drive around town looking near the dumpsters of commercial and retail buildings. Th…
Pasadena Architectural Salvage
The vintage long wash sink turned planter in the front says it all. The unknown history of the cracks and rusty legs fascinates me. Gayle’s Pasadena Architectural Salvage is the epitome of eco-friend…
Places To Go: Old Good Things
I finally get the phrase, “It’s like being a kid in a candy store.” I mean, I always knew what it implied, however I think I saw white lights and heard a choir of angels singing when I walked into Old…
10 Before and After Furniture Makeovers
10 Before and After Furniture Makeovers Hopefully these before and after furniture makeovers gets your creative juices flowing. Furniture makeovers are at the very least, eco and budget friendly. Tak…
Nate Berkus Best of House Proud
Nate Berkus Best of House Proud One of my favorite shows, The Nate Berkus Show, has a segment called House Proud. This segment embodies his motto to “love the way you live”. It showcases viewers who…
Furniture Makeovers Before and After
Furniture Makeovers Before and After If you couldn’t tell already by my past posts, I love it when old furniture is upcycled or repurposed into something new and fabulous. Go green and get eco-friend…
Trash to Treasure: Upcycled Bar Stools
Trash to Treasure: Upcycled Bar Stools I have had these bar stools for oh about ten years. I have hated them for the last eight, but for some reason never threw them away. Even though it took me that …
Upcycled Children’s Play Table
Upcycled Children’s Play Table One of my best friends gave me this Disney princess table when she moved. I loved the shape of the chairs and the storage pocket in the center; however it was a little w…
How to Paint a Dresser
How to Paint a Dresser I salvaged this chest of drawers when one of my best friends moved (AKA: It was free!!). Although it was already beautifully hand painted, it wasn’t my style. I decided to repa…
Trash to Treasure: Upcycled Old Candle Sconces
Trash to Treasure: Upcycled Old Candle Sconces Let’s face it, our styles change over time. I’ve had these old sconces since college, and I found them tucked away in the back of a cabinet. …